HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Government officials in Bengaluru awaiting reposting at BBMP struggle without salaries

Struggling BBMP engineering officials await reposting for months, not receiving salaries; arrears to be paid post reposting.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

BBMP Budget likely on February 29

BBMP likely to present budget with focus on road white-topping, skydeck, tunnel roads, and revenue generation strategies.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Film shooting not allowed on Church Street, says BBMP

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has said that movies should not be shot on the busy Church Street as it will affect traffic flow in the centrally located area. Church Street is also a major attraction in Bengaluru for party goers and shoppers, especially during the weekend.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Assembly passes Bill exempting advisers of CM, Deputy CM from disqualification, and more

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Bill that helps developers secure additional FAR at a premium passed in Council amid BJP walkout

Karnataka Town and Country Planning Bill passed despite BJP opposition, new property tax regime introduced in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Assembly adopts BBMP (Amendment) Bill that seeks to reduce penalty on property tax dues by 50%

The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (Amendment) Bill, 2024, that seeks to reduce the penalty on property tax arrears by 50% in Bengaluru city limits.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

Fraser Town residents seek MLA’s help to stop Ramzan food mela

With a resolve not to have the popular Ramzan food mela in Fraser Town during Ramzan which begins in March, the Fraser Town Residents’ Welfare Association (FTRWA) on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Pulikeshinagar MLA A.C. Srinivas. 

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

BBMP can’t ask property owners to deposit 50% of re-assessed tax amount even to consider their objection for re-assessment: Karnataka High Court

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) prima facie cannot ask property owners to deposit 50% of the re-assessed property tax amount for considering their objections raised for the showcause notices demanding payment of tax as per re-assessement, said the High Court of Karnataka

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

Karnataka government directs BBMP to probe into alleged misappropriation of money in Indira Canteens

The Urban Development Department (UDD) has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to investigate into the alleged misappropriation of money collected from sales at Indira Canteens in Bengaluru. The direction came after a complaint was filed with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

Karnataka Budget: Proposals to increase BBMP revenue, decongest traffic

The 2024-25 Budget proposes to increase revenue for BBMP and tackle traffic congestion, but lacks project allocation.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024